What To Expect At Somerset Spine & Performance Physiotherapy

Expect faster, more efficient results -At SS&PP, the goal is to get you better, quicker. Not only will we accomplish this in a shorter amount of weeks, but in fewer visits per week. Most out-patient PT clinics expect you 2-3 visits per week for 4-6 weeks. We can likely accomplish big things with 1-2 visits per week in 2-4 weeks, depending on your situation.

Expect 1-on-1 attention -At SS&PP, there is an emphasis first and foremost on QUALITY CARE. Quality can't happen when your therapist is pushed to see 2-4 people in a single hour as is the case in the vast majority of clinics. Only 1 patient is scheduled at a given time-slot at Spine & Performance, ever.

Expect something different-When you first walk through the front door at SS&PP, don't be shocked when you don't find a huge multi-million dollar gym. What you will find however is a nice facility well-equipped to deliver what you need to get results faster. Flashy equipment doesn't get results, quality care delivered by an expert therapist and hard work and determination on your part gets results.

Expect thoroughness and specificity-Many people are shocked at the thorough history taking and examination process undertaken during your initial evaluation at SS&PP. Embrace it! This means that you are going to get a more thorough treatment as a result of a more thorough evaluation. An in-depth question and answer session about your problem will help guide your therapist into an appropriate treatment intervention SPECIFIC to your problem. This is in stark contrast to the "shotgun approach" treatment given to all patients of a given diagnosis in other sources of treatment.

Expect to actively participate in your treatment-From setting your own goals to performing home exercises, you will have some form of active involvement in your treatment. The latest research in physical therapy outcomes favors a treatment approach in which the patient takes ownership of their symptoms by being actively engaged in their treatment process, and that's exactly what you'll get at SS&PP. Dress as comfortably as you would to exercise. But don't worry if you're in significant pain! We will dial up or dial down your treatment to facilitate any pain, age, or ability level.

Expect to be taught how to self manage

The most common theme in most low back pain patients is its recurrence. This means that if you have previously had back pain, you might have a flare-up at some point. So be empowered by having the knowledge you will gain while at SS&PP to self manage your issue in the future.

Expect an upbeat atmosphere

This of course is dialed up or down depending on your degree of pain and where you are in your treatment. The goal for each patient and client to feel comfortable and at home here.

Expect your therapist to NOT be wearing a tie

You will find your therapist in a wide variety of attire depending on where you are at in your treatment. If you're here to work out, the therapist might be dressed to work out with you. A neck tie is not conducive to an actively participating and engaged therapist.

Expect change

If you do not feel that you are reaching your goals and seeing positive change, we want to be the first to hear about it. We want each person to walk away from their experience here feeling a great sense of relief and accomplishment!